# Dunelm Grove Pre-School

Dunelm Grove Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 23 Dunelm Grove, West Norwood, London, SE27 9JP, in West Norwood, Lambeth. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunelm-grove-pre-school-144053  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 23 Dunelm Grove, West Norwood, London, SE27 9JP
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 020 8670 2498
- Ofsted URN: 144053

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144053

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1993 (Reference 144053). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144053)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144053)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144053)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lambeth that publish fees charge £85–£130 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:30

## Getting there

Address: 23 Dunelm Grove, West Norwood, London, SE27 9JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.432245,-0.101132

- Station: West Norwood, 0.1 miles
- Station: Tulse Hill, 0.6 miles
- Station: West Dulwich, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Luke's Memorial Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds, 0.1 miles
- Park: Peregrine Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Vale Street MUGA, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tivoli Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lambeth there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elm Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rosemead Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hitherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Alleyn's Oakfield |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Stars Nursery and Wrap Around Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-stars-nursery-and-wrap-around-childcare-2851873) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-lanes-nursery-and-pre-school-ey454218) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowing-and-growing-nursery-and-preschool-2585948) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-chapel-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey441905) | Inadequate |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286811) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Norwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-norwood-ey552205) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dunelm Grove Pre-School's opening hours?

Dunelm Grove Pre-School opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Dunelm Grove Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dunelm Grove Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dunelm Grove Pre-School take?

Dunelm Grove Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dunelm Grove Pre-School?

West Norwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dunelm Grove Pre-School?

You can call 020 8670 2498.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144053)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunelm+Grove+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJRVRuaQIEdkgRaOhvyoMSJ90)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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